The Collected Podcast

Happy New Year, friends! This week, we are getting to know our very own Tia McNelly! Tia is a writer, speaker, coach, podcaster, non-profit worker in rural Kenya, and founder of Collected. In this interview, Tia shares how God has reinforced the message that His restoration is always greater than our devastation. To learn more about  Collected Workshops email  hello@collectedworkshops.com . Collec...

Katie Dixon is the creator and owner of two fitness studios,  BLOC and Kadi Fit , in the Charlotte area. In this week's interview, Katie shares how she turned her lifelong love of dance into a career and platform for inspiring others toward holistic health. Katie provides practical tips on how she continues to refine her passions and push herself beyond what is comfortable in order to chase her dr...

In this episode, we chat with songwriter and worship leader, Julie Clark. She's a wife, mother, songwriter, belly laugher, and encourager. We talk about how Julie met Jesus, how she suffered through doubt and disappointment, the way she sorted out what success looks like for a Christian musician, and the practical ways she keeps God in front of her. Julie Clark is an artist and creative to the ver...

Renee Swope is the best-selling author of  A Confident Heart and a familiar voice Proverbs 31 Ministries Radio Show, where she served as co-host with Lysa TerKeurst and Executive Director of the ministry for over 20 years. Renee has been married to J.J. for 25 years, and they have three kids: Joshua (23), Andrew (20), and their daughter Aster (10), who their family adopted from Ethiopia in 2009, a...

Today we are taking the podcast across the pond in our interview with Kelvin Massio! Kelvin is the owner of the Amali Safaris , a faith-based logistics organization in Kenya. "Amali" is a Swahili word that means 'an activity filled with hope'. Kelvin works alongside churches, NGO's, non-profits and individuals who desire to work with communities in Kenya by providing all their logistical support w...

Wendy Jordan is the 2018 First Runner-Up of Mrs. America and Mrs. North Carolina 2017! On the podcast this week, Wendy shares the powerful story of how she overcame fear and the adversity of a poverty-minded upbringing in order to step into her God-given destiny. Resources Wendy Mentioned: Becoming Spiritually Beautiful by Sharon Jaynes Beautiful in God's Eyes by Elizabeth George To learn more abo...

Jess Connolly is an author, pastor, podcaster, creator, entrepreneur, wife, and mama to four wild kiddos. She founded the All Good Things Collective , helped cofound SheReadsTruth , and cowrote Wild and Free , Dance Stand Run , and Always Enough, Never Too Much . In our interview with Jess, she shares about the crazy adventure that God has her on as she seeks to be obedient to what He has placed i...

Molly Grantham is an Emmy-winning anchor and investigative reporter for WBTV in Charlotte, NC. She has been named TV News Reporter of the Year for both Carolinas, one of Charlotte's top "40 under 40" and one of Mecklenburg County's "50 Most Influential Women". In our interview with Molly, she shares about small victories, and the importance of being faithful with what is right in front of you. Che...

Niki Hardy is an author, blogger, cancer survivor, pastor, and mum! Her ability to find humor in the midst of struggle will inspire you to look at your own situation in a new light. Check out her blog, where you can download her FREE audio to discover three strategies to give you the self-confidence and trust to thrive, not just survive, right where you are. To learn more about Collected Workshops...

Lucretia Berry is the founder of Brownicity -- the art of living and loving beyond race. Tune in to hear the incredible story of how God used everyday circumstance to birth an extraordinary calling in Lucretia's life! Check out Lucretia's book, What Lies Between Us: Fostering First Steps Toward Racial Healing , and her TEDTalk ! Other resources mentioned in the episode: Race: The Power of an Illus...

Jason Clark is an author, speaker, producer, and lead communicator at A Family Story -- creating "content catalytic for encountering the always-good love of our Heavenly Father". This interview will broaden your perspective of the love of The Father, and provide practical tips to obtaining the radical life-change that can take place when you walk in this love. Jason said it best, "When we, as sons...

Landon and Kat Eckles are the founders of Clean Juice! Check out our in-depth interview with them to hear how they overcame struggles in their marriage, discovered their passion for juicing, and took risks to launch their business. Follow Landon and Kat @cleanjuice and @wellhappykind .Thanks to Katie Dixon ( @kadikatie ) for supporting this episode. Take her up on her offer on a one month trial at...

The Collected Podcast To learn more about Collected Workshops email hello@collectedworkshops.com . Collected workshops are centered on worship, restorative creativity, and designated time for reflection, evaluation, and setting intentions. We provide a safe environment for practicing low-stakes creative risk-taking that will spur participants on to have the grit and courage to embrace their giftin...